2121 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2121 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 2121 Brandywine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Point front facade paint cornice and endow frames phc conditions: 1) phc staff review of masonry cutout sample in the field required for final approval. 2) phc staff review of masonry pointing sample in the field required for final approval.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Expired
For replace 3rd floor double door access to rear deck as part of existing structure. size and location as shown on the plans. ** separate permit require for any additional work** ***all work shall be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commission's guidelines and approved plan ***
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
6" trim upgrade x15 4" trim upgrade x9 6" trim & old work fixture x10 15 amp outlet x2 ed.replace basic light .0.25 x1 ariadni c.l dimmer x1 diva c.l dimmer x2 fish only as per nec 2017
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Replace (7) all wood sash replacements in existing wood frames as per attached drawings. approved by phc. (sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
For the construction of a roof deck, over the two (2) story portion, accessed from the existing third story rear of an existing two (2) family dwelling as per plan and approval from philadelphia historical commissions (phc), ** roof deck only - additional permit required for any other work **
- Zoning/use permit May 2018Completed
For the erection of a roof deck, over the two (2) story portion, accessed from the existing third story rear of an existing two (2) family household living, size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Bathroom project cosmetic upgrades. - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.seperate permits for p,e,m
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Install 3- toilets, 3- lavs, 1- bathtub, 2- showers, kitchen sink, washer
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Rewire kitchen with swtiches, lights, gfci's and change 100amp service panel as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
Ez alterations-install gypboard, kitchen cabinets, tile, trim, finish flooring.rear exterior wall,stucco, patch roof for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Bergdoll Mansion and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (1,650 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (1,800 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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